Category Archives: Food

Training for 42nd Traverse

Getting prepared for the next one.   I decided I have some unfinished business with trail marathons, so elected to take on the 42nd Traverse on the 4th of May as soon as my knees healed up from Tarawera.   … Continue reading

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Spartan Supplements and Super Foods

We’re both big believers in getting as much as we can from real food and so we focus on unprocessed, organic, and local food when possible. Fortunately because we both love food so much, we also love preparing good quality … Continue reading

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What We Eat

So, from reading the last article on foods to feed your connective tissue, you’ll have worked out pretty much what we’re eating:  plenty of good fats (fermented skate / cod liver oil), ghee, good quality organic proteins (meat, fish, eggs), … Continue reading

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Ingredients for Healthy Connective Tissue

As was pointed out by the initial physio assessment, nutrition for me needs to focus on collagen / connective tissue building foods.  It turns out these types of foods will also be particularly important for Carl to help out with … Continue reading

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Breakfast Fuel

Notice how some days you have a load more energy than others?  For me I can directly see how it’s related to what I eat.  These here comprise my favourite, most energizing breakfasts. First I start of with a homemade … Continue reading

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Joint Food

As I’m increasing my training I’m putting more emphasis on having joint protective nutrients in my diet.  Here’s a batch of absolutely delicious beef bone broth that I had simmering away in the slow cooker for 24hours (beef bones, a … Continue reading

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Talking About a Revolution

Here’s a shout out for Food Revolution Day  , which took place globally this weekend. When it comes to the really big stuff…. like the fact that worldwide there are 43 million children under the age of 5 who are overweight … Continue reading

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Keeping It Real

By Amy Helen  is back from India and has joined the Barefoot and Soul writing team, and that’s got us talking food. Specifically talking about writing about our passion for ‘real’ food.Because we have a lot to say. Important stuff, we … Continue reading

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The Big Breakfast Debate; Salad – Yay or Nay?

Gayle : Yes please! Let’s not just stop at salad, breakfast is a great time for all sorts of leafy greens. Fresh, tasty and nutritious , perhaps with a nice juicy piece of steak or some eggs, some lacto-fermented chutney … Continue reading

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